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Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

Q: I am 5’5 and weigh 158 lbs, I do not know my exact bra size and have always had large breasts. My measurements are 31 band 38 bust, after 2 kids 13 and 1 (breastfed for 6 months) my breasts have become larger and saggier. My left breast is smaller than the right side, I would like for this to be corrected and would love to be a full C with less sag. Would a reduction be the only procedure I would need? Is a lift done with a reduction? Any advice would help. Thank you!

A: During a breast reduction excess skin, fat and glandular tissue are removed from the breasts. The breasts are then repositioned on the chest wall. The nipple and areola are re-sized and moved to the correct position. No additional surgery is needed

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

Infection risks and antibiotic resistance for tummy tuck and breast implants?

Infection risks and antibiotic resistance for tummy tuck and breast implants?

Q: I’m considering a mommy makeover and I’m wondering about risks regarding infection. I keep hearing that there are more and more infections that don’t respond to antibiotics. If I got implants now, how concerned should I be that when it’s time for them to be removed that the operation would be much more dangerous?

A: This is a great question. It shows that you are approaching your upcoming makeover with the proper mindset. Plastic surgery is real surgery and carries some risks including the risk of infection. That risk, however, is quite low. Like most of my colleagues, I treat my patients with IV antibiotics just prior to surgery. Your skin is thoroughly cleansed before any surgery and implants are washed with an antibiotic prior to insertion. I also prescribe oral antibiotics for the first few post-operative days. The risk of acquiring an antibiotic resistant organism is generally lower in outpatient surgery centers than in the hospital setting. Even though the overall risk of infection is quite low, it does tend to be one of the more common postoperative complications. That is because most plastic surgery patients are healthy so other complications are even rarer. Best wishes!

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

Is a vaginal improvement procedure combined with mini tummy tuck, breast lift and implants, able to be done at the same time?

Is a vaginal improvement procedure combined with mini tummy tuck, breast lift and implants, able to be done at the same time?

Q: I want a mini tummy tuck (with full muscle repair) , vaginal plasty with fat transfer to the labia manoria as well as a breast lift with implants is that too much trauma to the body or can it all be done at once ???

A: I frequently combine procedures in my surgery center. As long as you are healthy and have allotted sufficient recovery time, it is very likely safe for you to have these procedures on the same day. It is very important that you find a qualified surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ask your surgeon how often (s)he performs combination procedures. You also want to inquire about anesthesia time. Your risks from anesthesia are minimized by keeping the procedure at 6 hours or less.

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

I want my breasts done but I’m concerned about a doctor telling me he can do all three procedures (lift, reduction, implants)

I want my breasts done but I’m concerned about a doctor telling me he can do all three procedures (lift, reduction, implants)

Q: I don’t have really big breast but they do hang and also has a good amount of tissue still what I mean about a good amount of tissue they don’t look like dry fruits. Is there a such thing as three surgeries in one breast lift breast reduction following by breast implants?

A: It can certainly sound confusing to combine these 3 procedures, but it actually does make sense for some women. The breast lift will reposition your nipple and the breast mound to the proper place on your chest. In order to shape the breast sometimes some of your breast tissue will need to be removed (especially on the sides and/or lower portion of the breast). An implant can be placed to give upper pole fullness. If you simply have the lift and reshaping done without the implant, you would likely decrease your breast size because some of your current size is excess skin and fat which would be removed during the lift.

Would a reduction be all I need? Is a lift included with this procedure?

I am now 22 and wondering if my breasts were normal the way they developed?

I am now 22 and wondering if my breasts were normal the way they developed?

Q: I went through puberty at a normal age of 12 going on 13, but breast literally never grew. I am not even an A cup. I barely even fit into a AA. I was a very thin girl, but I hoped when I gained weight my breast would grow and that didn’t happen either. I am now 125 pounds and flat as a board. I want to know if I may experience a deformity when I went through puberty. If so should I consult a specialist that could help or would breast augmentation be the only way to gain normal breast size?

A: The amount of breast tissue you develop varies greatly during puberty, but the variants are all normal. You are not alone. I see many women each year with practically no breast tissue at all. I find most are great candidates for breast augmentation. When you have little breast and fatty tissue to camouflage the implant, I generally recommend silicone implants placed at least partially under the muscle (subglandular or dual plane placement). Silicone implants feel more like natural breast tissue than saline implants and the chest muscle (pectoralis) provides implant coverage. Consider scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she can give you a detailed surgical plan and provide implant sizers for you to try.